Even though 13th was Mother's Day, I was working that day, could only go back on the 14th. I actually only bought the air ticket and planned to give my mum the surprise just days before, I think it was on the 10th.
I wanted to do this for my mum, as a son should. I tried to ask my sis to go back with me for the surprise mother's day, but unfortunately she couldn't make it happen.
I got my good friend Cal to thank for helping me. Easily finding time to pick me up, accompanying me to The Spring to buy flowers, look at movie show times and also looking and buying some things. Also I got to know the price of the amazing watch that my friends bought for me as a birthday gift, I was really impressed.
Before going back, that very morning I called my mum just to check if she was free that night so I can execute my plan. I said Happy Mother's Day to her, and she actually cried.
So fast forward to "the moment". I gave my mum the flowers, hugged her and said Happy Mother's Day. It was really touching, she cried and I almost cried, didn't, but almost, it was pretty chessy, but I was proud of it. You know, back when I was a teenager I used to think it was really lame that I always go out with my parents while people my age are always hanging out with their friends, but now, I'm proud to do it because it shows how good a son I am.
Also this time, I manage to get to Swinburne a couple of times. Met a few friends such as Kok Yuen, Hee Kui, Lester and Kang Hong. The different smells of Swinburne, refreshed my memory, reminded me of so many things, I needed that. Seeing all those busy people studying and doing revision, reminded me again that its not all fun and games in Uni, I have to give 100% of my focus and attention. I get reminded of all the hard work, the studying, the assignments, etc. I really needed that. So I can push myself to focus and do my work now.
I guess that's it for me, was a great trip for me. Even though it was only a 48 hour trip, it meant a lot to me and I feel satisfied coming back to Singapore as I felt I have achieved something.
I wanted to do this for my mum, as a son should. I tried to ask my sis to go back with me for the surprise mother's day, but unfortunately she couldn't make it happen.
I got my good friend Cal to thank for helping me. Easily finding time to pick me up, accompanying me to The Spring to buy flowers, look at movie show times and also looking and buying some things. Also I got to know the price of the amazing watch that my friends bought for me as a birthday gift, I was really impressed.
Before going back, that very morning I called my mum just to check if she was free that night so I can execute my plan. I said Happy Mother's Day to her, and she actually cried.
So fast forward to "the moment". I gave my mum the flowers, hugged her and said Happy Mother's Day. It was really touching, she cried and I almost cried, didn't, but almost, it was pretty chessy, but I was proud of it. You know, back when I was a teenager I used to think it was really lame that I always go out with my parents while people my age are always hanging out with their friends, but now, I'm proud to do it because it shows how good a son I am.
Also this time, I manage to get to Swinburne a couple of times. Met a few friends such as Kok Yuen, Hee Kui, Lester and Kang Hong. The different smells of Swinburne, refreshed my memory, reminded me of so many things, I needed that. Seeing all those busy people studying and doing revision, reminded me again that its not all fun and games in Uni, I have to give 100% of my focus and attention. I get reminded of all the hard work, the studying, the assignments, etc. I really needed that. So I can push myself to focus and do my work now.
I guess that's it for me, was a great trip for me. Even though it was only a 48 hour trip, it meant a lot to me and I feel satisfied coming back to Singapore as I felt I have achieved something.
